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Skip the Line: Historic RailPark and Train Museum Ticket with Guided Tour

Skip the Line: Historic RailPark and Train Museum Ticket with Guided Tour

Overview

Located between two major cities, Bowling Green Kentucky has a long history tied to the evolution of transportation in the area. This 45 minute guided tour will take you through five restored railcars behind our museum.

City: Bowling Green

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $16.00

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Fri 20 Sep

Starting at $16.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Prices include both the self-guided museum and the guided railcar tour.

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Meeting point

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Bowling Green
401 Kentucky St, Ste B

This ticket provides direct entry into the attraction

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Historic RailPark & Train Museum

Located between two major cities, Bowling Green Kentucky has a long history tied to the evolution of transportation in the area. The current L&N Depot was built in 1925 to replace an older station. At one time, over 20 trains per day departed the current site, providing a hub for Bowling Green's economic foundation to travelers between Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN. Within the Museum, galleries of regional and national importance have been developed for public interest of cultural, historic and socioeconomic Importance. Right behind the museum lies 450 feet of track displaying an E8 Engin, a Railroad Post office car, the Duncan Hines Diner, a 1949 Pullman diner, the towering Pine - a 1953 Pullman Sleeper, the 353 Presidential office car and more!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (23)

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Paul L

Oct 2019

The Historic RailPark & Train Museum isn't exactly the best train museum in the country & honestly from a size standpoint it's on the small size from a museum standpoint (although the model train display is huge). The rail cars which have been restored are the highlight of this place & the tour guide I had (Cory) was very good at what he did although being as the fact the trains were in the process of being decorated for Halloween did take away from some of the glamour of them. There are additional cars which hopefully will be restored & added to this at some point. Additionally, this museum appears to be in financial hardship due to fundraising signs in it which is a shame especially since this museum is an important part of the history not only of Bowling Green, but that part of South Central Kentucky.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a review!

Tennessee50plus

Aug 2019

Several years ago my wife and I were traveling through Bowling Green and pass the old train station. Since we've always loved old train stations we pulled in the parking lot to peek in the windows. Much to our surprise the gentleman who was working on restoring the old railroad station was in the building and invited us in and gave us a private tour and discussed his hopes for the old station. Last week we revisited the train station to see what he had accomplished. The results was fascinating. Not only had the building been lovingly restored but they had added a railroad History Museum that covers the impact of the railroads during the Civil War and told various stories about the porter's lives and other interesting facts. They have also restored several railroad cars that can be seen on a tour. The tour includes the engine, the mail car, a dining car, an economy class Pullman, and ends with a presidential or VIP car. The tour was very fascinating and definitely a must do when you visit. The information from the tour guide was fascinating and funny. It took about an hour and a half to tour the entire area. In addition they have an old MASH car from Korea and a caboose. The cost is very reasonable and a nice place to visit.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

We appreciate your review! It's great to hear the perspective of someone who visited when the museum was just getting started to seeing what it's become today.

scottschu

Jul 2019

This was a planned stop in Bowling Green and we enjoyed the museum. There is rich history all around and our guide Nathaniel did an excellent job. Loved the model train displays, they brought back wonderful memories

Response from Host

Oct 2019

We're so thankful you all planned to stop and see us and had a great time!